Algeria's Powerful Plea for Palestinians at UN

Al Jazeera’s James Bays reports from the UN headquarters, New York. He says that the United States veto certainly does not serve the people of Gaza. This is the sixth (6th - 6) time the United States have used their power of veto in nearly two years at the Security Council, blocking what is vital for the people of Gaza – most notably a ceasefire, which was one of the very first things listed in this draft resolution. Bays adds that it was a resolution drawn up by 10 out of 15 Security Council members; the 10 who are the non-permanent members but also supported by all of the permanent members – EXCEPT for one, the United States.

The United States vetoed a crucial United Nations Security Council resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, as Israel expanded its scorched-earth offensive on Gaza City. The resolution, approved by 14 of the 15 members of the council on Thursday Sept. 18, 2025, called for an “immediate, unconditional, & permanent ceasefire in Gaza, respected by all parties”, the release of all captives held by Hamas and other groups, and a lifting of restrictions on humanitarian aid into Gaza.